Cops seek Newburgh man in Middletown shooting

MIDDLETOWN — City police are looking for a Newburgh man who, they said, is suspected of accidentally shooting a friend in the forehead in a North Street house Thursday night.

The suspect, 18-year-old Tyrin Gayle of Varrick Homes, fled the scene after the shooting and is wanted for questioning. Police said the two, were playing the video game Pong at 306 North St., which is where the victim, also 18, lives, when Gayle shot the victim in the forehead with a small-caliber handgun, possibly a .22, around 10 p.m.

The bullet did not penetrate the victim's skull, instead riding his cranium partway around his head and lodging in his right ear. He was treated at Orange Regional Medical Center and later transported to Westchester County Medical Center. The victim may have damage to his right eye but is in fair condition, police said.

The gun has not yet been recovered. Police said Gayle probably didn’t possess it legally.

Anyone with any information is asked to call city police at 845-343-3151.

nbrown@th-record.com

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